First off, there’s “What the Constitution Means to Me” (Prime Video). Heidi Schreck wrote and stars in this filmed version of her award-winnin…
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“My Octopus Teacher” (Netflix) Superlatives really aren’t enough to describe the joys of watching this documentary. It’s the story of one man’…
For some reason, the shows I watch lately seem to be set in the colder climes of Europe and are either adapted from or influenced by well-know…
“Connected: The Hidden Science of Everything” (Netflix): If you are familiar with the voice of Latif Nasser from the WNYC show (and podcast) R…
When you hear the words “graphic novel,” do you scoff and think (or say) to yourself, “Fancy name for comic books”? Or do you think of it as a…
My binge week has consisted of a documentary on a sports legend, an extremely tense and exciting French espionage series, and an achingly well…
It’s been an exceedingly strange and troubling three-and-a-half years since Donald Trump assumed the office of president; and since government…
“Mr. Jones” (available to rent on Amazon Prime). Truth-tellers are often dismissed out of ignorance or fear. Such a man was Gareth Jones, a yo…
“Mr. Jones” (available to rent on Amazon Prime). Truth-tellers are often dismissed out of ignorance or fear. Such a man was Gareth Jones, a yo…
I’m so glad to have this space in which to give you my thoughts on various films and TV shows. However, I do admit to becoming overwhelmed at …